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Mirena coil removal?

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missrabbit23 · 16/07/2020 16:45

Hiya I know this isn't a aibu thread but haven't got a clue on which topic to post this. (First time poster please be kind)
Ok so I removed the mirena coil about 3 weeks ago. I have had it in for 3 years.
Me and dh are trying for our second.
Since removal, my hair is falling out in handfuls. I have thin, fine hair and it's becoming so hard to not stress about it as, I'm nearly getting patches of baldness. I have just recently found out (after a quick google search) that its normal, I can't help but be so angry at the fact I was never made aware of this when I went to go get fitted. I would of never got it put in! Or maybe it was the naive 23 year old who didn't ask enough questions.
Has anyone got any tips or ideas or any treatments that have worked for them? I'm kind of hoping I get pregnant ASAP, just so I can get that pregnancy hair!

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DawnMumsnet · 17/07/2020 14:16

Hi @missrabbit23 - we're moving this thread over to our Women's Health topic. Hopefully some Mumsnetters will be along soon with some advice and support. Flowers

RhapsodyandAshe · 17/07/2020 14:22

Really sorry don't have any words of wisdom but hope someone with good advice comes along soon.
I was told that the combined pill could not be responsible for needing to wee a lot more frequently. And the answer is it can and did. Anything that counteracts your natural hormone balance can cause issues.

Literallyfedup · 17/07/2020 15:50

I think the hair loss is temporary (acute telogen effluvium) and you will get your hair again. It is the same reason many of have chunks of hair fall postpartum. Stopping the contraceptive has just been a shock to your system but it will get better. Here is a link - just look for the acute condition and the chronic one
dermnetnz.org/topics/telogen-effluvium/

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